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Liturgical fan (Flabellum)
Italian
12th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Ivory and tempera on vellum
Credit Line
Gift of the Class of the Museum of Fine Arts, Mrs. Arthur L. Devens, Chairman
Accession Number56.882
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionEcclesiastical ornament. Liturgical fan (Flabellum). Painted vellum plaited to form circle; bands at center and edge, flowers in blues and reds on both sides. Ivory handle, buttons at center; set with tiny plaques of mother-of-pearl and neilloed silver gilt.